Microbiology Committee

To define and monitor the state of the art and emerging technologies in clinical microbiology, to contribute to development, maintenance, and enhancement of CAP clinical microbiology proficiency testing and other quality assurance programs; to provide information and expertise in clinical microbiology to the College for furtherance of its programs; and to maintain liaison, where appropriate, with other national and global organizations concerned with clinical microbiology.

This committee reports to the Council on Scientific Affairs. View a list of the Current Committee Members.

CAP Press Publications

The following publications are available for purchase through our CAP Press Publications site.

• Mycology Benchtop Reference Guide: An Illustrated Guide for Commonly Encountered Fungi

External Links

• American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Activities of Committee

• Support the Surveys Microbiology program by selecting specifications, reviewing participant instructions, reviewing participant data and writing on final critique discussions.
• Prepare continuing education questions and material for several Surveys.
• Provide expertise to employee health physicians in cases of Laboratory Accidents.
• Provide expertise to participants who contact the College for information on current microbiology practice.
• Work with laboratory education to develop and update microbiology checklist questions.

Expertise or Experience

• Those with expertise in current microbiology practice in bacteriology, parasitology, virology, mycology, and/or molecular microbiology diagnostics

Benefits of Committee Membership

• Opportunity to work with leaders in the field of microbiology to improve laboratory practice

Representation on Committee Beyond the CAP

• Two Consultants